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Life & Health coverage

Permanent Life Insurance

Permanent life insurance — whole or universal life — is built for needs that never expire, like leaving an inheritance, covering final expenses, or funding an estate tax that comes due whenever you pass. Alongside a lifelong death benefit, it builds cash value you can borrow against, which becomes valuable when you want coverage that lasts and a savings component that grows tax-deferred.

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Who this coverage is for

Permanent life insurance is for people who want lifelong protection that never expires, as long as premiums are paid. Types like whole life and universal life also build a "cash value" \u{2014} a savings-like amount inside the policy that grows over time and that you may be able to borrow against.

What it can help protect

Because it lasts your whole life and can grow in value, permanent coverage can do more than a simple payout:

  • Lifelong protection \u{2014} your loved ones receive a benefit whenever you pass away, not just during a set window.
  • Cash value growth \u{2014} part of your premium builds up over time and you may borrow or withdraw from it.
  • Estate and legacy planning \u{2014} helps you pass money to heirs or cover estate costs in a predictable way.
  • Stable, level premiums \u{2014} whole life premiums typically stay the same, so there are no surprises.
Regularly misunderstood coverages
Term vs. Whole vs. Universal Life

Whole vs. universal vs. term — the differences.

Key choices and underwriting factors

A licensed review will usually focus on policy category fit, funding approach and time horizon, and long-term review expectations.

Common Questions